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WSC Debate Foundations
Learn the unique format of World Scholar's Cup Team Debate from the ground up. Unlike other debate formats, WSC debate requires teams to argue across all curriculum subjects with motions that connect academic knowledge to real-world issues. This course covers argument construction, speaking roles, and the collaborative nature of WSC debate.
Ages 10-13
10 weeks, 1.5h/session
Max 12 students
What You'll Learn
Understand WSC debate format and rules
Build structured, persuasive arguments
Deliver confident speeches
Work effectively as a debate team
Respond to Points of Information
Course Curriculum
1
Introduction to WSC Debate format2
Building arguments: Claims, evidence, impact3
Speaker roles: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reply4
Rebuttals and refutation techniques5
Points of Information (POIs)6
Subject-specific debate strategies7
Team coordination and communication8
Practice debate with feedback9
Motion analysis and preparation10
Mock debate tournament